GET INVOLVED
BECOME A TESTER
Promote Fair Housing in Your Community
Testers are a powerful tool used to uncover illegal housing discrimination and hold housing industry professionals accountable. It is one of the most vital tools we use to enforce fair housing laws. Tests allow us to uncover discrimination that may be difficult to recognize and hold housing industry professionals accountable for the discrimination.
Job Description
Job Title: Tester
Location: Greater Cincinnati Area
Terms: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Salary/Rate: $60 for training, $30 for 3 phone call attempts and $70 for site visit (up to $100 per case), and $15/hour for additional work needed
Reports to: Testing and Investigations Coordinator/Manager
Requirements: Weekend/Day/Evening Availability, Reliable Transportation (Travel Required)
About the Role:
As a Tester, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who have a passion for helping solve housing discrimination. In this flexible part time role you will play an essential element in the investigation process.You will help investigate organizations and landlords who might be discriminating against members of a protected class.
Responsibilities:
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Regularly check email for assignments and other testing related information
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Call leasing agent/agency and gather initial information about the property
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Schedule appointment to tour property with leasing agent/agency
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Keep a detailed contact log of the conversations with leasing agent/agency
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Tour property as the assigned candidate profile and record the conversation
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Write a report based on the conversation with leasing agent/agency and debrief with Testing and Investigations Coordinator
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Attend yearly spring training session
Knowledge:
● Knowledge of standard housing practices
● General house-hunting knowledge
Skills:
● Microsoft Office
● Computer Skills
● English Language speaking, reading, and writing skills
● Organizational Skills
● Time Management Skills
● Operating a Recording Device
Other Attributes:
● Communication
● Willingness to take part in Role-Playing
Education and Experience:
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High School or GED Preferred
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Previous customer service experience Preferred
Work Environment:
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Outside of the office
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Hot and cold temperatures
Travel:
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90% of this position requires travel
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Able to get to a variety of different sites
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Reliable transportation
To learn more or to become a tester, contact Chad Siekman at chad.siekman@homecincy.org or (513)-721-4663.
WAYS YOU CAN DONATE
In Person
Visit our office, located within the United Way of Greater Cincinnati building.
2400 Reading Road
Suite 118
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Over the Phone
Give us a call or leave a message and we'll be in contact.
(513) 721-4663